Figure féminine assise
R. D. Congo, Mbala
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Provenance
Coll. James M. Silberman (1913-2016), Alexandria, Virginia , USATaille
H: 73 cm
H: 28.7 inch
Description
wood, small bowl with remains of kaolin in the right hand
Figures of the Mbala are generally called “pindi” and belong to a chief’s treasure. The small bowl with remains of kaolin in the figures right hand indicates that it was once used by a diviner “nganga” in healing ceremonies.